Leila Dilley Obituary

We bid farewell to Leila Dilley (Arlington, Wisconsin), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 25, 2024 at the age of 85. Leila touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Russell Guist and Flossy Guist (White); her son John Dilley; her siblings, Ralph Guist, Clyde Guist, Beverly King and Comilla Colson; and her granddaughters, Michelle Wagner and Amanda Mayr.

She is survived by: her husband John Dilley of Pardeeville; her sister Pat Dilley of Janesville; her children, Diane Mayr (Gary) of Deforest, Linda Dilley of Poynette, Dan Dilley (Shirley) of Rio and Sara Holmes (Tim Zaemisch) of Poynette; her daughter-in-law Patti Dilley of Pardeeville; and her grandchildren, Sandy Moulis (Luke), Theresa Balsiger (Ryan), Chad Mayr (Anna), Tracy Merwin (Teddy), Jason Mayr (Christy), Michael Wagner (Tara), Nicole Noble (Chris), Daniel Dilley (Megan), Rachel Bortz (Neil) and Cheyenne Sphatt (Christian). She is also survived by her 17 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.